But imputed income is not entirely exempt from federal income taxes. Employees may require an imputed income payroll adjustment. Employees can opt for federal income tax withholding on their imputed income or pay the requisite dues when they file their federal income tax return.
Literally, the thirteen stripes on the flag represent the thirteen original colonies. The fifty stars represent the fifty current states. Figuratively, the flag stands for freedom and democracy. It represents the unity of America, our common cause, and the hope for a better tomorrow.
It is widely known that the 50 stars on the flag of the United States represent the states themselves. When the Stars and Stripes was adopted in 1777 there were 13 states (then colonies), thus a 13-star flag, and as each new state was admitted to the union a star was added to the flag.